1/6 The Batman ‘the drifter’ discussion thread

Ok so I might have a solution for a DIY adaptator.

You just take one like these and cut the "ring" part of the peg (in red on the picture) and the little molding left over on the top of it.
Then you could use a dremel to dig a hole and glue a magnet in or just use some electrical tape to add a few layer of thickness to the peg so it hold the headsculpt nice and tight.

I suggest to add a layer of electician tape over the magnet too if you go that route to make sure you have an extra protection so the magnet doesn't unglue and get stuck in the neck of the headsculpt.

Here's the result. It's not as powerful as the original one but it works.
To make sure it nice and secure you could add another later of tape.

Luisenigma1 said:

They ended up saying you'd have to get it separately. But yeah we'll see hoping they make one.

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There is hope:




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r0cket147 said:

There is hope:

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Nice. Happy to see them giving this a lot of attention. This is gonna pair really nicely with the rooted racoon sculpt.

I’m assuming OSK will have this set up for PO?

ZaCHw117 said:

I’m assuming OSK will have this set up for PO?

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He usually does have Topo stuff on his website.

DiostaR said:

He usually does have Topo stuff on his website.

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Perfect. This will be awesome with the extra Wayne sculpt.

Maybe it's just me but I prefer to use the Batman suit for the Wayne sculpt

I was never a fan of the drifter Bruce

OmarColeccionador said:

Maybe it's just me but I prefer to use the Batman suit for the Wayne sculpt

I was never a fan of the drifter Bruce

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In a thread dedicated to the Drifter outfit, populated by people who desire that look represented in their display- yes- I would imagine you are in the minority here as someone who isn't a fan of it.

Chopper Face said:

In a thread dedicated to the Drifter outfit, populated by people who desire that look represented in their display- yes- I would imagine you are in the minority here as someone who isn't a fan of it.

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just wanted to know why people would like to display the fantastic Bruce sculpt inart or hot toys in that outfit

OmarColeccionador said:

just wanted to know why people would like to display the fantastic Bruce sculpt inart or hot toys in that outfit

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Most likely because they'll have suited Batman wearing the cowl.

I will ultimately have a cowled and unmasked Batman, Bruce Wayne, and the Drifter on show.
As you see, I'm not a fan of compromise.

Seems this thread is dead, but there's been some interesting work floating around.



And update from Topo

Scout Trooper said:

Seems this thread is dead, but there's been some interesting work floating around.

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And update from Topo
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Saw these also. Definitely excited when I can build Drifter Bruce to pair with Batman.

Topo's is looking good, but I wish that vest was longer and more level with the jacket.

Strange, they mentioned once they were doing the gauze hands, yet still nothing has materialized at this stage.

I'd want to use a sculpt with the dripping makeup effect, but I'm unwilling to send my Inart for a repaint, especially when it's looking less likely that it will be as compatible. This was designed with the Hot Toys sculpt in mind. I think they should offer a full figure set as a second option. Recast, and paint the Hot Toys sculpt to make it messier.

Scout Trooper said:

Topo's is looking good, but I wish that vest was longer and more level with the jacket.

Strange, they mentioned once they were doing the gauze hands, yet still nothing has materialized at this stage.

I'd want to use a sculpt with the dripping makeup effect, but I'm unwilling to send my Inart for a repaint, especially when it's looking less likely that it will be as compatible. This was designed with the Hot Toys sculpt in mind. I think they should offer a full figure set as a second option. Recast, and paint the Hot Toys sculpt to make it messier.

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Adding that dripping effect is SUPER easy man. No need to send it off for a repaint for that.

Cap'n Cook said:

Adding that dripping effect is SUPER easy man. No need to send it off for a repaint for that.

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Really? What's the best way to go about doing it? I've seen some examples that weren't very good. I'm also really bad with paint, lol

Scout Trooper said:

Really? What's the best way to go about doing it? I've seen some examples that weren't very good. I'm also really bad with paint, lol

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You just need to water down some black acrylic to create a wash and then apply it as desired. I’ll probably be doing it with my sculpt too.

Cap'n Cook said:

You just need to water down some black acrylic to create a wash and then apply it as desired. I’ll probably be doing it with my sculpt too.

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Yeah, but it's the application part, and getting it to look natural at that scale that seems to be the difficult part.

Also, you don't want him to look like he's crying

Scout Trooper said:

Yeah, but it's the application part, and getting it to look natural at that scale that seems to be the difficult part.

Also, you don't want him to look like he's crying

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Yeh I get your concern. It’s a lot of trial and error but not overly difficult to do.

I’ll likely do mine and post the results. If you like what you see I’d be happy to do yours for free.

Scout Trooper said:

Seems this thread is dead, but there's been some interesting work floating around.

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The present toys version has exceeded my expectations, I like it. I’ll wait and see the price point for TOPO to make a call on which one I get.